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SA · Port Pirie Council
Port Pirie West, 5540
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,610
Growth (1 yr)
-0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.6%
Median age
45
Median income
$822/wk
Employment rate
37.7%
Languages at home
3.7%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Port Pirie Council, Port Pirie West keeps a rural calm, a mid-sized suburb with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Pirie West snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$400/wk
Houses $405 · Units $175
Population (ERP)
3,610
-0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#113
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
68th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
5th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 27.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5946th in Australia
- State rank
- 594th in SA
- Peer rank
- #113 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #194 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $175
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $405
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,610(June 2025)
-0.2% annual · -0.6% over 5 years · 5th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.2%
- 5-year growth
- -0.6%
- Change in 1 year
- -8
- Change in 5 years
- -22
- Growth rank in SA
- 5th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,600), extrapolated at -0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,556
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $822
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 192 of 1,350
- Median monthly mortgage
- $693
- Employment rate
- 37.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 999 / 144 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 192
- Against the person
- 79
- Against property
- 113
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 32 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 336
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -23.9%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault13
- Other Property Damage And Environmental53
- Other Theft12
- Sct - Residence15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury45
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- First St / The Terrace - North side (Port Pirie West Primary School)
- Stop 44 The Terrace / Seymour St - West side
- Stop 45 The Terrace / Moppett Rd - East side (Tennis Centre)
- Stop 46 The Terrace / Second St - East side (TAFE SA)
- Stop 46 The Terrace / Second St - West side (oppo TafeSA)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Port Pirie Regional Health Service (2.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 149
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 41.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 14 proposals
August 2026
- Carport and verandah122 BROADWAY RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of a roofed steel pergola attached to the rear of the existing dwelling. The pergola will be used as a private outdoor entertaining area associated with the dwelling. Construction in accordance with supplied engineering drawings and site plans.89 SENATE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Verandah54 YORK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling3 WESTLEY ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment
May 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling with porch/deck29 HEMMONS ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment
- Verandah10 GOODING ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- x1 Freestanding verandah to rear of property. Insurance replacement for exist. storm damaged verandah. Can council please clarify if planning fees are required as this is not a new development? Thankyou.5 TULLY CR PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
April 2026
- Dwelling alterations or addition including partial demolition17 ALICE ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
March 2026
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features132 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Ancillary building - freestanding Colorbond carport44 YORK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (Garage/Shed)7 CHARLES ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) and demolition of the existing shed12 COCKBURN ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)95 YORK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Four Single Storey Dwellings27 THIRD ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Domestic outbuilding176 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Community Land Division (1 into 2 Lots)41 RUPARA ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Change use of existing dwelling to Supported Accommodation194 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling13 READ ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
October 2025
- Demolition of existing carports (x2), addition of Bed 2, Laundry & Verandah to each unitUNIT 1-24 25 FOURTH ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- New Colorbond Freestanding Carport 8.3mL x 4.05mW x 3mL Colour: Woodland Grey – all materials Purpose: Undercover Storage of Vehicles Stormwater to Kerb108 BROADWAY RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling41 RUPARA ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment
September 2025
- Land division (2 into 3 allotments) and three single storey detached dwellings150 -152 SENATE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding - shed24 FOURTH ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- The owner seeks to vary the authorised trading hours at the hotel on a Sunday as follows: From - 8.00am to midnight To - 8.00am to 2.00am the following day. This will provide for consistent trading hours across the week.22 MOPPETT RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) & Carport28 WEST TCE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of five group dwellings on the same site as an existing dwelling, including demolition works and the construction of a carport for the existing dwelling24 WILCHER ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment
July 2025
- Inground swimming pool & associated safety barrier8 ALICE ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)61 GOODE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Rear pergola and roller door to the side of the dwelling (not in association with a carport)47 SEVENTH ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling127 SENATE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
May 2025
- Install 5Mtr x 4Mtr Pergola into backyard of property6 MERRITT CT PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling13 THOMAS ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling with under main roof front & rear verandah & attached Carport16 DESTENO ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)24 LAUREATE ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
February 2025
- CARPORT11 FREDERICK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Verandah1 SCONE ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Four single storey Supported Accommodation and associated Fencing76 -78 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment
January 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)87 GOODE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Alterations and addition to dwelling, including demolition10 GOODING ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Transportable Sleepout177 SENATE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
- Carport5 PALMER ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Federal Hotel158-190 The Terrace PORT PIRIE WESTLocal heritage
- House73 Goode Road PORT PIRIE WESTLocal heritage
- Kindergarten (Former School)Cnr. of Goode Road and The Terrace PORT PIRIE WESTLocal heritage
- Risdon HotelCnr. Moppett Road and Fourth Street PORT PIRIE WESTLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.2 km away).
Coalition 41.8%Labor 58.2%
12.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port PirieLabor 61.7% · Coalition 38.3% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- Risdon Park EastLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- SolomontownLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
- Risdon Park SouthLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- NapperbyLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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